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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 524.10 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 524.10 and 251.80 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 524.10 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/524.10 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 524.10 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 131,968.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,968.38/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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