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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 520.19 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 520.19 and 245.70 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 520.19 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/520.19 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 520.19 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 127,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,810.68/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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