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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 519.31 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 519.31 and 245.53 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 519.31 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/519.31 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 519.31 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 127,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,506.18/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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