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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 509.99 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 509.99 and 245.49 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 509.99 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/509.99 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 509.99 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 125,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,196.22/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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