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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 551.42 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 551.42 and 252.42 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 551.42 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/551.42 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 551.42 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 139,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,189.44/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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