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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 525.94 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 525.94 and 248.13 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 525.94 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/525.94 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 525.94 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 130,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,501.49/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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