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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 397.52 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 397.52 and 252.05 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 397.52 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/397.52 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 397.52 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 100,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,191.67/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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