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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 532.54 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 532.54 and 252.08 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 532.54 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/532.54 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 532.54 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 134,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,242.68/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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