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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 551.96 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 551.96 and 252.33 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 551.96 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/551.96 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 551.96 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 139,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,276.07/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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