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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 551.61 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 551.61 and 252.46 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 551.61 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/551.61 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 551.61 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 139,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,258.08/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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