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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 510.99 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 510.99 and 245.73 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 510.99 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/510.99 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 510.99 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 125,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,565.57/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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