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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 400.25 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 400.25 and 252.82 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 400.25 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/400.25 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 400.25 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 101,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,191.21/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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