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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 501.10 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 501.10 and 252.39 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 501.10 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/501.10 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 501.10 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 126,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,472.63/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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