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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 378.11 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 378.11 and 245.52 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 378.11 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/378.11 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 378.11 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 92,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,835.87/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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