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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 376.34 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 376.34 and 246.11 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 376.34 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/376.34 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 376.34 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 92,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,617.93/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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