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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.11 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.11 and 251.54 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.11 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.11 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.11 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 131,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,583.09/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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