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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 559.80 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 559.80 and 245.04 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 559.80 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/559.80 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 559.80 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 137,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,173.39/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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