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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 508.68 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 508.68 and 252.16 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 508.68 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/508.68 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 508.68 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 128,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,268.75/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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