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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.70 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.70 and 252.26 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.70 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.70 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.70 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 138,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,921.68/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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