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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 525.31 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 525.31 and 247.64 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 525.31 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/525.31 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 525.31 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 130,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,085.76/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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