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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 519.44 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 519.44 and 245.58 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 519.44 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/519.44 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 519.44 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 127,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,564.08/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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