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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 559.48 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 559.48 and 245.04 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 559.48 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/559.48 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 559.48 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 137,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,094.98/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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