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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.76 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.76 and 247.89 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.76 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.76 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.76 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 130,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,082.76/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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