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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 502.65 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 502.65 and 252.34 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 502.65 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/502.65 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 502.65 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 126,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,838.70/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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