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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 525.23 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 525.23 and 252.62 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 525.23 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/525.23 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 525.23 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 132,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,681.61/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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