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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 384.75 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 384.75 and 252.84 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 384.75 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/384.75 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 384.75 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 97,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280.19/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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