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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.40 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.40 and 79.58 is: 119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.40 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.40 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.40 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 30,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.65/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.37

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