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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 519.80 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 519.80 and 245.92 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 519.80 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/519.80 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 519.80 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 127,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,829.22/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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