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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 379.08 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 379.08 and 248.60 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 379.08 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/379.08 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 379.08 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 94,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,239.29/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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