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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 399.96 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 399.96 and 252 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 399.96 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/399.96 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 399.96 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 100,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,789.92/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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