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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 518.80 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 518.80 and 245.04 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 518.80 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/518.80 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 518.80 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 127,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,126.75/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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