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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,290.76 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,290.76 and 252.52 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,290.76 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,290.76 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,290.76 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 325,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,942.72/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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