Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 382.26 and 252.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277.24, 382.26 and 252.58 is: 348.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277.24 : 382.26 = 252.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277.24/382.26 = 252.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277.24x = 382.26 × 252.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277.24x = 96,551.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,551.23/277.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348.26
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