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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 503.06 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 503.06 and 252.52 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 503.06 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/503.06 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 503.06 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 127,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,033.34/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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