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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 529.70 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 529.70 and 250.14 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 529.70 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/529.70 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 529.70 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 132,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,497.91/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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