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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 524.63 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 524.63 and 252.51 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 524.63 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/524.63 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 524.63 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 132,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,470.44/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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