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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.76 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.76 and 252.28 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.76 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.76 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.76 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 95,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,301.29/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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