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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 483.12 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 483.12 and 252.15 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 483.12 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/483.12 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 483.12 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 121,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,818.71/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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