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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 378.44 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 378.44 and 245.13 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 378.44 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/378.44 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 378.44 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 92,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,765.77/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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