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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 404.79 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 404.79 and 252.06 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 404.79 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/404.79 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 404.79 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 102,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,031.37/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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