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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.58 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.58 and 247.38 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.58 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.58 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.58 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 129,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,770.60/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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