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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.16 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.16 and 252.04 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.16 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.16 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.16 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 134,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,125.61/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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