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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 390.52 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 390.52 and 252.76 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 390.52 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/390.52 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 390.52 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 98,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,707.84/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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