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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 520.13 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 520.13 and 249.14 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 520.13 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/520.13 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 520.13 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 129,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,582.59/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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