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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 520.82 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 520.82 and 250.58 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 520.82 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/520.82 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 520.82 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 130,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,503.22/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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