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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 406.59 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 406.59 and 252.46 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 406.59 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/406.59 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 406.59 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 102,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,647.71/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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