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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 528.15 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 528.15 and 249.51 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 528.15 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/528.15 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 528.15 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 131,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,776.14/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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