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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.22 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 509.22 and 252.63 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 509.22 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/509.22 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 509.22 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 128,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,644.25/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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