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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.46 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.46 and 246.06 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.46 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.46 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.46 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 93,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,615.99/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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