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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 524.49 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 524.49 and 241.19 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 524.49 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/524.49 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 524.49 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 126,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,501.74/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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