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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 500.58 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 500.58 and 252.18 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 500.58 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/500.58 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 500.58 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 126,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,236.26/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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