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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 527.30 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 527.30 and 248.73 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 527.30 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/527.30 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 527.30 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 131,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,152.38/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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