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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 525.10 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 525.10 and 241.51 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 525.10 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/525.10 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 525.10 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 126,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,814.28/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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