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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 529.49 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 529.49 and 249.86 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 529.49 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/529.49 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 529.49 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 132,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,294.47/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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