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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 524.57 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 524.57 and 242.39 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 524.57 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/524.57 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 524.57 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 127,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.69/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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