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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 526.77 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 526.77 and 242.64 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 526.77 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/526.77 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 526.77 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 127,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,815.47/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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