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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.25 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.25 and 245.34 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.25 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.25 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.25 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 93,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,290.54/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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