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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 562.29 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 562.29 and 245.21 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 562.29 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/562.29 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 562.29 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 137,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,881.52/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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