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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 524.20 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 524.20 and 246.50 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 524.20 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/524.20 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 524.20 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 129,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,212.06/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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