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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 528.72 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 528.72 and 249.08 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 528.72 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/528.72 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 528.72 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 131,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,693.58/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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