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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.57 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.57 and 251.03 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.57 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.57 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.57 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 131,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,678.93/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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