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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 531.36 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 531.36 and 252.32 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 531.36 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/531.36 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 531.36 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 134,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,070.10/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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