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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 509.97 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 509.97 and 245.31 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 509.97 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/509.97 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 509.97 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 125,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100.74/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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