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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 563.49 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 563.49 and 245.52 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 563.49 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/563.49 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 563.49 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 138,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,348.06/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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