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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 532.83 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 532.83 and 252.41 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 532.83 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/532.83 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 532.83 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 134,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,491.62/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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