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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 439.52 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 439.52 and 252.36 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 439.52 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/439.52 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 439.52 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 110,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,917.27/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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