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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 387.52 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 387.52 and 253.52 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 387.52 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/387.52 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 387.52 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 98,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244.07/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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