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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 523.50 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 523.50 and 241.04 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 523.50 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/523.50 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 523.50 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 126,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,184.44/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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