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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 527.68 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 527.68 and 248.98 is: 373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 527.68 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/527.68 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 527.68 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 131,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,379.20/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.67

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