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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 379 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 379 and 79.39 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 379 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/379 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 379 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 30,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086.92/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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