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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 510.21 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 510.21 and 245.49 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 510.21 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/510.21 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 510.21 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 125,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251.45/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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