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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 372.42 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 372.42 and 252.60 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 372.42 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/372.42 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 372.42 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 94,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,073.29/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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