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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 508.77 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 508.77 and 252.12 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 508.77 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/508.77 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 508.77 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 128,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,271.09/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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