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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 521.04 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 521.04 and 249.80 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 521.04 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/521.04 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 521.04 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 130,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,155.79/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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