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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 483.71 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 483.71 and 252.59 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 483.71 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/483.71 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 483.71 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 122,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,176.63/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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