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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 377.62 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 377.62 and 245.84 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 377.62 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/377.62 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 377.62 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 92,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.87/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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