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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 541.08 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 541.08 and 252.18 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 541.08 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/541.08 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 541.08 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 136,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,449.55/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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