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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.34 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.34 and 252.18 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.34 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.34 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.34 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 126,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,678.84/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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