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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 551.58 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 551.58 and 252.14 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 551.58 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/551.58 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 551.58 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 139,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,071.68/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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