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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 551.72 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 551.72 and 252.18 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 551.72 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/551.72 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 551.72 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 139,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,131.49/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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