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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 482.02 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 482.02 and 251.74 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 482.02 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/482.02 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 482.02 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 121,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,343.71/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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