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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 513.03 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 513.03 and 245.80 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 513.03 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/513.03 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 513.03 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 126,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,102.77/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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