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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 528.47 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 528.47 and 249.55 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 528.47 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/528.47 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 528.47 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 131,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,879.69/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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