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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 523.97 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 523.97 and 250.54 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 523.97 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/523.97 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 523.97 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 131,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,273.45/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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