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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.69 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.69 and 245.03 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.69 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.69 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.69 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 93,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,032.93/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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