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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 406.58 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 406.58 and 252.44 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 406.58 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/406.58 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 406.58 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 102,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,637.06/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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