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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.30 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.30 and 245.99 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.30 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.30 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.30 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 125,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,774.69/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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