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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 483.71 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 483.71 and 252.72 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 483.71 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/483.71 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 483.71 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 122,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,241.93/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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