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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 510.78 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 510.78 and 245.94 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 510.78 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/510.78 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 510.78 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 125,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,621.23/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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