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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.57 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.57 and 246.55 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.57 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.57 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.57 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 93,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,089.88/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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