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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 561.30 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 561.30 and 252.50 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 561.30 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/561.30 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 561.30 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 141,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,728.25/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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