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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 527.46 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 527.46 and 249.06 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 527.46 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/527.46 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 527.46 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 131,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,368.14/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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