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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 445.37 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 445.37 and 245.79 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 445.37 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/445.37 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 445.37 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 109,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,466.26/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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