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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 552.70 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 552.70 and 252.89 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 552.70 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/552.70 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 552.70 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 139,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,768.91/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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