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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 554.34 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 554.34 and 252.66 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 554.34 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/554.34 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 554.34 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 140,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,059.54/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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