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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 390.32 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 390.32 and 252.48 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 390.32 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/390.32 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 390.32 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 98,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547.99/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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