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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 510.49 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 510.49 and 245.65 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 510.49 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/510.49 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 510.49 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 125,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.87/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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