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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.49, 551.95 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.49, 551.95 and 252.39 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.49 : 551.95 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.49/551.95 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.49x = 551.95 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.49x = 139,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,306.66/368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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