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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 428.92 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 428.92 and 252.20 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 428.92 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/428.92 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 428.92 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 108,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,173.62/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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