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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 508.48 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 508.48 and 252 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 508.48 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/508.48 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 508.48 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 128,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,136.96/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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