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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 378.35 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 378.35 and 246.77 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 378.35 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/378.35 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 378.35 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 93,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,365.43/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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