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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 388.47 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 388.47 and 252.76 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 388.47 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/388.47 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 388.47 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 98,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,189.68/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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