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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 533.40 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 533.40 and 252.60 is: 379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 533.40 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/533.40 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 533.40 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 134,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,736.84/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.48

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