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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 508.68 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 508.68 and 252.72 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 508.68 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/508.68 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 508.68 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 128,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,553.61/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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