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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 390.44 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 390.44 and 252.17 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 390.44 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/390.44 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 390.44 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 98,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,457.25/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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