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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.37 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.37 and 252.72 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.37 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.37 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.37 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 134,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,541.18/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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