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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 528.38 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 528.38 and 249.67 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 528.38 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/528.38 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 528.38 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 131,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,917.99/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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