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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 523.85 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 523.85 and 246.40 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 523.85 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/523.85 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 523.85 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 129,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,074.10/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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