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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 524.14 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 524.14 and 249.53 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 524.14 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/524.14 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 524.14 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 130,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,789.15/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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