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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 377.39 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 377.39 and 245.39 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 377.39 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/377.39 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 377.39 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 92,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,606.03/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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