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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 354.60 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 354.60 and 252.60 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 354.60 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/354.60 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 354.60 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 89,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,571.96/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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