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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.15 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.15 and 252.04 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.15 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.15 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.15 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 108,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,162.97/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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