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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 389.76 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 389.76 and 252.88 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 389.76 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/389.76 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 389.76 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 98,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,562.51/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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