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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.69, 520.73 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.69, 520.73 and 249.58 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.69 : 520.73 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.69/520.73 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.69x = 520.73 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.69x = 129,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,959.94/347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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