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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 483.42 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 483.42 and 252.48 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 483.42 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/483.42 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 483.42 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 122,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,053.88/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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