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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 415.26 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 415.26 and 252.84 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 415.26 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/415.26 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 415.26 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 104,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994.34/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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