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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 510.40 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 510.40 and 245.53 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 510.40 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/510.40 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 510.40 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 125,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,318.51/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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