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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 543.08 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 543.08 and 252.56 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 543.08 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/543.08 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 543.08 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 137,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.28/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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