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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 404.94 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 404.94 and 252.71 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 404.94 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/404.94 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 404.94 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 102,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,334.35/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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