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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.43 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.43 and 251.93 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.43 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.43 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.43 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 131,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,867.72/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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