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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 526.06 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 526.06 and 248.52 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 526.06 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/526.06 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 526.06 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 130,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737.32/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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