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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.77 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.77 and 247.27 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.77 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.77 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.77 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 129,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,759.88/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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