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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 519.48 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 519.48 and 245.39 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 519.48 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/519.48 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 519.48 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 127,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,472.60/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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