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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 510.60 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 510.60 and 245.79 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 510.60 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/510.60 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 510.60 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 125,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,501.30/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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