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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 541.92 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 541.92 and 252.32 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 541.92 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/541.92 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 541.92 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 136,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,737.25/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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