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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 483.72 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 483.72 and 252.72 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 483.72 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/483.72 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 483.72 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 122,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,245.72/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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