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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.61, 532.07 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.61, 532.07 and 245.48 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.61 : 532.07 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.61/532.07 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.61x = 532.07 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.61x = 130,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,612.54/385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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