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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 492.68 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 492.68 and 252.05 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 492.68 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/492.68 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 492.68 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 124,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,179.99/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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