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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 521.19 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 521.19 and 252.06 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 521.19 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/521.19 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 521.19 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 131,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,371.15/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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