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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.98 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.98 and 246.85 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.98 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.98 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.98 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 129,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590.31/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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