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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 526.86 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 526.86 and 248.72 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 526.86 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/526.86 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 526.86 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 131,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,040.62/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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