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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 500.44 and 252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 500.44 and 252.35 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 500.44 = 252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/500.44 = 252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 500.44 × 252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 126,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,286.03/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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