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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 527.75 and 249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 527.75 and 249.65 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 527.75 = 249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/527.75 = 249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 527.75 × 249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 131,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,751.82/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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