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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 388.08 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 388.08 and 252.12 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 388.08 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/388.08 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 388.08 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 97,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,842.73/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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