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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 500.88 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 500.88 and 252.10 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 500.88 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/500.88 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 500.88 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 126,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,271.85/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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