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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 377.26 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 377.26 and 246.31 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 377.26 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/377.26 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 377.26 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 92,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,919.79/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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