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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 528.42 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 528.42 and 249.48 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 528.42 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/528.42 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 528.42 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 131,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,831.16/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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