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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 528.57 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 528.57 and 249.79 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 528.57 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/528.57 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 528.57 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 132,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,030.25/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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