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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.50, 532.65 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.50, 532.65 and 252.29 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 532.65 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/532.65 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 532.65 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 134,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,379.61/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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