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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 519.27 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 519.27 and 245.54 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 519.27 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/519.27 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 519.27 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 127,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,501.56/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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