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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 519.53 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 519.53 and 245.49 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 519.53 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/519.53 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 519.53 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 127,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,538.19/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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