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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 389.98 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 389.98 and 252.99 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 389.98 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/389.98 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 389.98 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 98,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661.36/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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