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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 524.97 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 524.97 and 240.18 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 524.97 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/524.97 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 524.97 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 126,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,089.21/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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