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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 511.01 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 511.01 and 245.97 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 511.01 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/511.01 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 511.01 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 125,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,693.18/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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