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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 525.35 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 525.35 and 247.26 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 525.35 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/525.35 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 525.35 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 129,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,898.04/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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