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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 532.29 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 532.29 and 252.47 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 532.29 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/532.29 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 532.29 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 134,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,387.26/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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