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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.52 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.52 and 252.04 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.52 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.52 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.52 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 121,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,866.38/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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