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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 377.76 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 377.76 and 244.89 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 377.76 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/377.76 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 377.76 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 92,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,509.65/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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