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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.86, 510.44 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.86, 510.44 and 245.78 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.86 : 510.44 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.86/510.44 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.86x = 510.44 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.86x = 125,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,455.94/369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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