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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.39 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.39 and 252.01 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.39 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.39 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.39 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 138,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,955.79/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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