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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 439.94 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 439.94 and 252.59 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 439.94 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/439.94 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 439.94 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 111,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,123.18/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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