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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 553.08 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 553.08 and 252.96 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 553.08 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/553.08 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 553.08 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 139,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,907.12/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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