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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.52 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.52 and 241.44 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.52 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.52 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.52 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 126,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,640.11/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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