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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.94 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.94 and 252.28 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.94 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.94 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.94 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 141,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,513.94/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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