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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 501.24 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 501.24 and 252.78 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 501.24 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/501.24 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 501.24 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 126,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,703.45/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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