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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.99 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.99 and 252.78 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.99 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.99 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.99 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 137,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,004.23/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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