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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 405.04 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 405.04 and 252.44 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 405.04 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/405.04 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 405.04 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 102,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,248.30/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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