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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 541.78 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 541.78 and 252.41 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 541.78 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/541.78 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 541.78 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 136,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,750.69/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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