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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 562.72 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 562.72 and 252.72 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 562.72 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/562.72 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 562.72 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 142,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,210.60/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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