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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 510.57 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 510.57 and 245.61 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 510.57 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/510.57 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 510.57 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 125,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.10/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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