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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.40 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.40 and 245.52 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.40 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.40 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.40 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 127,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,523.09/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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