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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.63 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.63 and 245.82 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.63 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.63 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.63 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 125,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,523.07/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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