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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 379.17 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 379.17 and 237.75 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 379.17 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/379.17 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 379.17 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 90,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,147.67/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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