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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.57 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.57 and 249.14 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.57 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.57 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.57 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 131,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,438.79/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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