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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 484.02 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 484.02 and 252.78 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 484.02 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/484.02 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 484.02 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 122,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,350.58/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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