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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 525.65 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 525.65 and 247.67 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 525.65 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/525.65 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 525.65 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 130,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,189.67/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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