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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 524.34 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 524.34 and 251.76 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 524.34 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/524.34 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 524.34 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 132,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,006.86/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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