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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 524.28 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 524.28 and 240.15 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 524.28 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/524.28 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 524.28 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 125,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,905.84/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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