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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.76 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.76 and 249.68 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.76 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.76 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.76 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 131,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,768.48/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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