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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 564.24 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 564.24 and 252.96 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 564.24 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/564.24 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 564.24 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 142,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,730.15/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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