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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.27 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.27 and 245.57 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.27 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.27 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.27 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 127,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,517.13/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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