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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 551.28 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 551.28 and 252.52 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 551.28 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/551.28 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 551.28 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 139,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,209.23/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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