Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 246.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.16 and 246.68 is: 370.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349.44 : 524.16 = 246.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349.44/524.16 = 246.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349.44x = 524.16 × 246.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349.44x = 129,297.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,297.17/349.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370.01
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