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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 510.45 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 510.45 and 245.67 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 510.45 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/510.45 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 510.45 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 125,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.33/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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