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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 383.93 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 383.93 and 246.35 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 383.93 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/383.93 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 383.93 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 94,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,578.00/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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