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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 511.03 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 511.03 and 245.94 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 511.03 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/511.03 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 511.03 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 125,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,679.73/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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