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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 525.03 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 525.03 and 247.85 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 525.03 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/525.03 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 525.03 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 130,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,124.82/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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