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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 414.78 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 414.78 and 252.28 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 414.78 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/414.78 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 414.78 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 104,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,640.70/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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