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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 510.24 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 510.24 and 245.68 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 510.24 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/510.24 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 510.24 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 125,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,355.76/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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