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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 520.22 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 520.22 and 245.90 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 520.22 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/520.22 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 520.22 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 127,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,922.10/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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