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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 385.34 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 385.34 and 252.44 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 385.34 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/385.34 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 385.34 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 97,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,275.23/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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