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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 524.80 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 524.80 and 247.59 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 524.80 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/524.80 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 524.80 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 129,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,936.12/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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