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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 552.12 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 552.12 and 252.54 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 552.12 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/552.12 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 552.12 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 139,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,432.38/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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