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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 520.53 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 520.53 and 249.28 is: 374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 520.53 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/520.53 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 520.53 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 129,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,757.72/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.06

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