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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 522.83 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 522.83 and 251.39 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 522.83 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/522.83 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 522.83 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 131,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,434.73/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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