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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.78, 532.46 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.78, 532.46 and 245.87 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.78 : 532.46 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.78/532.46 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.78x = 532.46 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.78x = 130,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,912.97/385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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