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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.13 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.13 and 246.25 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.13 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.13 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.13 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 128,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,819.69/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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