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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 529.36 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 529.36 and 250.10 is: 375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 529.36 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/529.36 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 529.36 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 132,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,392.94/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.35

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