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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.60, 384.72 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.60, 384.72 and 252 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.60 : 384.72 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.60/384.72 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.60x = 384.72 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.60x = 96,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,949.44/279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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