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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 402.59 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 402.59 and 252.53 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 402.59 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/402.59 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 402.59 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 101,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662.78/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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