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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.32, 514.77 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.32, 514.77 and 252 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.32 : 514.77 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.32/514.77 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.32x = 514.77 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.32x = 129,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,722.04/343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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