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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.76 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.76 and 247.90 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.76 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.76 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.76 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 130,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,088.00/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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