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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 380.69 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 380.69 and 246.63 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 380.69 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/380.69 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 380.69 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 93,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,888.34/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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