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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 507.66 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 507.66 and 252.02 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 507.66 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/507.66 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 507.66 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 127,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,940.47/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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