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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.75, 529.70 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.75, 529.70 and 245.75 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.75 : 529.70 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.75/529.70 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.75x = 529.70 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.75x = 130,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,172.55/383.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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