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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 518.85 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 518.85 and 245.34 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 518.85 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/518.85 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 518.85 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 127,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,294.66/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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