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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 518.97 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 518.97 and 245.13 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 518.97 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/518.97 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 518.97 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 127,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,215.12/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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