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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 370.79 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 370.79 and 252.39 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 370.79 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/370.79 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 370.79 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 93,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586.18/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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