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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 551.28 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 551.28 and 252.45 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 551.28 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/551.28 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 551.28 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 139,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170.64/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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