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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.66 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.66 and 245 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.66 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.66 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.66 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 129,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,521.70/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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