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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 514.72 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 514.72 and 252.52 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 514.72 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/514.72 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 514.72 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 129,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,977.09/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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