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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 377.83 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 377.83 and 245.03 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 377.83 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/377.83 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 377.83 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 92,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578.10/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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