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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 376.83 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 376.83 and 244.62 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 376.83 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/376.83 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 376.83 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 92,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,180.15/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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