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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.24 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.24 and 252.44 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.24 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.24 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.24 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 117,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,445.19/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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