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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 550.84 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 550.84 and 252.10 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 550.84 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/550.84 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 550.84 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 138,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866.76/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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