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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.52 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.52 and 252.60 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.52 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.52 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.52 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 97,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,634.95/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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