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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.48 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.48 and 252.32 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.48 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.48 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.48 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 128,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,299.67/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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