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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.72 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.72 and 252 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.72 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.72 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.72 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 133,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,993.44/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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