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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 483.90 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 483.90 and 252.58 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 483.90 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/483.90 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 483.90 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 122,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,223.46/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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