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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.58 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.58 and 245.04 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.58 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.58 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.58 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 127,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,072.84/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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