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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 439.19 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 439.19 and 252.09 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 439.19 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/439.19 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 439.19 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 110,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,714.15/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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