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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 510.13 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 510.13 and 252.02 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 510.13 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/510.13 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 510.13 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 128,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,564.55/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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