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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.34 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.34 and 246.72 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.34 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.34 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.34 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 93,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,590.76/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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