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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 521.60 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 521.60 and 251.52 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 521.60 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/521.60 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 521.60 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 131,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,192.83/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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