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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 519.41 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 519.41 and 245.50 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 519.41 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/519.41 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 519.41 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 127,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,514.47/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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