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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 380.04 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 380.04 and 249.26 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 380.04 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/380.04 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 380.04 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 94,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,728.77/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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