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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 523.97 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 523.97 and 247.03 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 523.97 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/523.97 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 523.97 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 129,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,436.31/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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