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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 492.87 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 492.87 and 252.28 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 492.87 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/492.87 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 492.87 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 124,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341.24/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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