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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.79 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.79 and 252.97 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.79 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.79 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.79 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 116,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,564.78/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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