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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.48 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.48 and 245.51 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.48 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.48 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.48 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 127,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,537.53/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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