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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.01 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.01 and 241.14 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.01 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.01 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.01 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 126,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,359.77/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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