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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.42 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.42 and 245.80 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.42 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.42 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.42 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 93,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,015.64/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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