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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 379.08 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 379.08 and 79.41 is: 119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 379.08 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/379.08 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 379.08 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 30,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104.39/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.09

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