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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 483.19 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 483.19 and 252.19 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 483.19 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/483.19 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 483.19 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 121,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,855.01/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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