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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 500.12 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 500.12 and 252.14 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 500.12 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/500.12 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 500.12 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 126,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100.26/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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