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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 541.76 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 541.76 and 252.90 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 541.76 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/541.76 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 541.76 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 137,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,009.84/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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