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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 521.36 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 521.36 and 252.04 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 521.36 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/521.36 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 521.36 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 131,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,403.57/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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