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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.36 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.36 and 249.96 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.36 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.36 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.36 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 132,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,318.83/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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