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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 521.08 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 521.08 and 250.59 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 521.08 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/521.08 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 521.08 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 130,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,576.18/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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