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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 518.96 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 518.96 and 245.12 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 518.96 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/518.96 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 518.96 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 127,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,207.48/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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