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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 409.28 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 409.28 and 252.18 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 409.28 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/409.28 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 409.28 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 103,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,210.97/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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