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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 524.81 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 524.81 and 247.38 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 524.81 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/524.81 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 524.81 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 129,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827.50/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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