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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 522.52 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 522.52 and 240.60 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 522.52 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/522.52 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 522.52 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 125,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,718.31/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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