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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 523.68 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 523.68 and 241.44 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 523.68 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/523.68 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 523.68 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 126,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,437.30/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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