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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 399.84 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 399.84 and 252.57 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 399.84 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/399.84 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 399.84 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 100,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,987.59/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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