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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 528.42 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 528.42 and 249.32 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 528.42 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/528.42 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 528.42 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 131,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747.93/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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