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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 404.56 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 404.56 and 252.37 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 404.56 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/404.56 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 404.56 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 102,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,098.81/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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