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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 529.11 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 529.11 and 249.66 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 529.11 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/529.11 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 529.11 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 132,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,097.60/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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