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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 492.96 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 492.96 and 252.40 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 492.96 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/492.96 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 492.96 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 124,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,423.10/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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