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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.54 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.54 and 252 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.54 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.54 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.54 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 124,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,120.08/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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