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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.85, 528.92 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.85, 528.92 and 249.89 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.85 : 528.92 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.85/528.92 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.85x = 528.92 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.85x = 132,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,170.57/352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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