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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 559.71 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 559.71 and 252.32 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 559.71 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/559.71 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 559.71 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 141,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,226.03/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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