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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 551.50 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 551.50 and 252.01 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 551.50 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/551.50 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 551.50 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 138,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,983.52/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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