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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 522.83 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 522.83 and 251.53 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 522.83 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/522.83 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 522.83 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 131,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,507.43/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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