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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 519.95 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 519.95 and 245.66 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 519.95 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/519.95 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 519.95 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 127,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,728.93/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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