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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 377.19 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 377.19 and 245.41 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 377.19 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/377.19 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 377.19 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 92,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,565.25/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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