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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 532.25 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 532.25 and 245.61 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 532.25 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/532.25 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 532.25 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 130,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,725.92/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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