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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.34, 528.80 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.34, 528.80 and 249.73 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.34 : 528.80 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.34/528.80 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.34x = 528.80 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.34x = 132,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,057.22/352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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