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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.43 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.43 and 252.18 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.43 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.43 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.43 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 102,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,745.70/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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