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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 518.54 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 518.54 and 245.03 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 518.54 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/518.54 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 518.54 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 127,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,054.04/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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