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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 509.69 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 509.69 and 245.28 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 509.69 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/509.69 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 509.69 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 125,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,016.42/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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