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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 528.51 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 528.51 and 249.59 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 528.51 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/528.51 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 528.51 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 131,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,908.17/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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