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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.67 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.67 and 252.09 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.67 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.67 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.67 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 134,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,279.52/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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