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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.37 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.37 and 252.14 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.37 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.37 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.37 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 100,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946.03/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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