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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 390.02 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 390.02 and 252.11 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 390.02 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/390.02 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 390.02 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 98,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,327.66/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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