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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 518.96 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 518.96 and 245.13 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 518.96 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/518.96 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 518.96 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 127,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,209.95/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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