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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 519.48 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 519.48 and 245.56 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 519.48 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/519.48 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 519.48 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 127,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,563.51/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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