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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 519.43 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 519.43 and 245.49 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 519.43 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/519.43 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 519.43 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 127,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,514.87/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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