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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 519.86 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 519.86 and 251.04 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 519.86 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/519.86 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 519.86 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 130,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,505.65/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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