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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 376.04 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 376.04 and 249.17 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 376.04 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/376.04 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 376.04 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 93,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,697.89/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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