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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.86, 513.16 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.86, 513.16 and 245.67 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.86 : 513.16 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.86/513.16 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.86x = 513.16 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.86x = 126,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,068.02/371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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