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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 510.90 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 510.90 and 252.05 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 510.90 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/510.90 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 510.90 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 128,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,772.99/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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