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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 532.32 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 532.32 and 252.39 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 532.32 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/532.32 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 532.32 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 134,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,352.24/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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