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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.43 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.43 and 241.26 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.43 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.43 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.43 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 126,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,523.98/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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