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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 380.19 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 380.19 and 246.63 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 380.19 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/380.19 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 380.19 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 93,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,766.26/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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