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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 460.63 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 460.63 and 252.54 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 460.63 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/460.63 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 460.63 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 116,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,327.82/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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