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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.39 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.39 and 241.79 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.39 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.39 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.39 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 127,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,030.51/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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