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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 524.16 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 524.16 and 247.04 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 524.16 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/524.16 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 524.16 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 129,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,488.49/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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