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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 376.80 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 376.80 and 246.40 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 376.80 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/376.80 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 376.80 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 92,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,843.52/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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