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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 519 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 519 and 237.52 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 519 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/519 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 519 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 123,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,272.88/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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