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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.20 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.20 and 252.69 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.20 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.20 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.20 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 133,218.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,218.17/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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