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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 391.94 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 391.94 and 252.59 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 391.94 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/391.94 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 391.94 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 98,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,997.85/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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