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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 501.48 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 501.48 and 252.90 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 501.48 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/501.48 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 501.48 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 126,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,824.29/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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