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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.73, 384.56 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.73, 384.56 and 245.72 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.73 : 384.56 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.73/384.56 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.73x = 384.56 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.73x = 94,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,490.93/257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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