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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 405.74 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 405.74 and 252.92 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 405.74 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/405.74 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 405.74 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 102,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,619.76/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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