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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 524.18 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 524.18 and 247.28 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 524.18 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/524.18 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 524.18 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 129,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,619.23/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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