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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 524.64 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 524.64 and 240.33 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 524.64 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/524.64 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 524.64 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 126,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,086.73/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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