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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.34 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.34 and 252.67 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.34 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.34 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.34 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 116,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,314.44/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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