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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 510.42 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 510.42 and 245.60 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 510.42 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/510.42 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 510.42 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 125,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,359.15/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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