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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 389.04 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 389.04 and 252.48 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 389.04 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/389.04 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 389.04 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 98,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224.82/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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