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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 551.70 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 551.70 and 252.68 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 551.70 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/551.70 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 551.70 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 139,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,403.56/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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