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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 365.12 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 365.12 and 252.61 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 365.12 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/365.12 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 365.12 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 92,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,232.96/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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