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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 530.37 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 530.37 and 249.52 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 530.37 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/530.37 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 530.37 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 132,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,337.92/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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