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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 502.93 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 502.93 and 252.39 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 502.93 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/502.93 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 502.93 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 126,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,931.99/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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