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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519 and 245.44 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 127,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,383.36/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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