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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.92 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.92 and 252.50 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.92 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.92 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.92 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 102,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,999.80/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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