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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.27, 523.92 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.27, 523.92 and 251.50 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.27 : 523.92 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.27/523.92 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.27x = 523.92 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.27x = 131,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,766.02/349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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