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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.84 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.84 and 245.85 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.84 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.84 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.84 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 125,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,586.23/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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