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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 510.91 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 510.91 and 245.95 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 510.91 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/510.91 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 510.91 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 125,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,659.30/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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