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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.40 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.40 and 249.26 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.40 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.40 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.40 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 131,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,457.09/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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