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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 540.22 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 540.22 and 252.96 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 540.22 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/540.22 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 540.22 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 136,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,654.05/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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