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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.06 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.06 and 252.72 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.06 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.06 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.06 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 104,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,641.24/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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