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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.81 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.81 and 245.07 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.81 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.81 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.81 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 127,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,143.54/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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