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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.15, 523.09 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.15, 523.09 and 245.97 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.15 : 523.09 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.15/523.09 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.15x = 523.09 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.15x = 128,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,664.45/349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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