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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 552.10 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 552.10 and 252.78 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 552.10 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/552.10 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 552.10 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 139,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,559.84/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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