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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.23, 522.89 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.23, 522.89 and 251.83 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.23 : 522.89 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.23/522.89 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.23x = 522.89 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.23x = 131,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,679.39/349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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