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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 532.02 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 532.02 and 252.11 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 532.02 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/532.02 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 532.02 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 134,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,127.56/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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