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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 484.04 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 484.04 and 252.80 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 484.04 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/484.04 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 484.04 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 122,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,365.31/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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