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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 510.79 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 510.79 and 245.88 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 510.79 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/510.79 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 510.79 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 125,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,592.89/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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