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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 378.54 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 378.54 and 246.89 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 378.54 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/378.54 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 378.54 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 93,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458.69/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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