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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.28 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.28 and 247.12 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.28 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.28 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.28 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 129,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,560.07/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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