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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 532.48 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 532.48 and 252.40 is: 378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 532.48 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/532.48 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 532.48 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 134,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,397.95/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.67

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