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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.69, 510.13 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.69, 510.13 and 245.49 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.69 : 510.13 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.69/510.13 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.69x = 510.13 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.69x = 125,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,231.81/369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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