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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 523.58 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 523.58 and 251.89 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 523.58 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/523.58 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 523.58 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 131,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,884.57/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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