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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.62 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.62 and 246.84 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.62 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.62 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.62 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 93,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,705.40/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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