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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 377.37 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 377.37 and 246.57 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 377.37 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/377.37 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 377.37 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 93,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,048.12/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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