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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 519.12 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 519.12 and 245.16 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 519.12 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/519.12 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 519.12 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 127,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,267.46/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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