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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 519.36 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 519.36 and 245.34 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 519.36 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/519.36 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 519.36 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 127,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,419.78/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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