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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 525.08 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 525.08 and 245.92 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 525.08 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/525.08 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 525.08 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 129,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,127.67/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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