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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 518.58 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 518.58 and 249.08 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 518.58 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/518.58 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 518.58 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 129,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,164.61/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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