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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.03 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.03 and 248.52 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.03 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.03 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.03 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 130,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,977.50/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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