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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 515.82 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 515.82 and 252.51 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 515.82 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/515.82 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 515.82 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 130,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,249.71/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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