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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 520.92 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 520.92 and 252.08 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 520.92 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/520.92 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 520.92 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 131,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,313.51/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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