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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 574.50 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 574.50 and 245.70 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 574.50 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/574.50 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 574.50 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 141,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153.42/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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