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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 520.08 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 520.08 and 245.60 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 520.08 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/520.08 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 520.08 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 127,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,729.05/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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