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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 530.91 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 530.91 and 245.10 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 530.91 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/530.91 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 530.91 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 130,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,126.04/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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