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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 521.82 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 521.82 and 252.20 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 521.82 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/521.82 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 521.82 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 131,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,603.00/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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