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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.33 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.33 and 252.58 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.33 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.33 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.33 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 139,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,507.51/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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