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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 552.46 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 552.46 and 253.32 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 552.46 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/552.46 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 552.46 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 139,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,949.17/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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