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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 524.12 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 524.12 and 246.75 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 524.12 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/524.12 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 524.12 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 129,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,326.61/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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