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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 483.93 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 483.93 and 252.78 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 483.93 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/483.93 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 483.93 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 122,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,327.83/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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