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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 523.26 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 523.26 and 252.72 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 523.26 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/523.26 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 523.26 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 132,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,238.27/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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