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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 521.78 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 521.78 and 250.70 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 521.78 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/521.78 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 521.78 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 130,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,806.38/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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