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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 518.82 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 518.82 and 245.28 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 518.82 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/518.82 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 518.82 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 127,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,256.17/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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