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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 460.59 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 460.59 and 252.84 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 460.59 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/460.59 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 460.59 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 116,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,455.58/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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