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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 500.96 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 500.96 and 252.64 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 500.96 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/500.96 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 500.96 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 126,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,564.49/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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