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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.08 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.08 and 243.50 is: 364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.08 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.08 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.08 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 92,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,304.08/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.85

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