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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 500.90 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 500.90 and 252.66 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 500.90 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/500.90 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 500.90 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 126,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,557.39/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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