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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 524.10 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 524.10 and 253.28 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 524.10 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/524.10 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 524.10 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 132,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,744.05/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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