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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 522.36 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 522.36 and 251.10 is: 376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 522.36 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/522.36 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 522.36 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 131,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164.60/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.00

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