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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 522.75 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 522.75 and 251.96 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 522.75 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/522.75 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 522.75 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 131,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,713.36/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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