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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 524.48 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 524.48 and 251.91 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 524.48 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/524.48 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 524.48 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 132,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,120.50/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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