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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 510.94 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 510.94 and 245.98 is: 339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 510.94 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/510.94 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 510.94 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 125,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,680.36/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.62

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