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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 510.88 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 510.88 and 245.84 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 510.88 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/510.88 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 510.88 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 125,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,595.40/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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