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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.66 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.66 and 248.64 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.66 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.66 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.66 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 131,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,197.38/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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