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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 524.79 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 524.79 and 241.77 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 524.79 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/524.79 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 524.79 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 126,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,878.48/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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