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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 378.72 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 378.72 and 246.72 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 378.72 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/378.72 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 378.72 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 93,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,437.80/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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