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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 501.26 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 501.26 and 252.18 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 501.26 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/501.26 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 501.26 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 126,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,406.49/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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