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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 439.09 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 439.09 and 252.13 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 439.09 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/439.09 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 439.09 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 110,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,707.76/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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