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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 519.39 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 519.39 and 249.12 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 519.39 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/519.39 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 519.39 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 129,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,390.44/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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