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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 511.04 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 511.04 and 245.91 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 511.04 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/511.04 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 511.04 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 125,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670.46/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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