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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.43 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.43 and 246.98 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.43 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.43 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.43 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 129,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,521.10/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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