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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 519.99 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 519.99 and 245.89 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 519.99 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/519.99 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 519.99 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 127,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860.34/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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