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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 526.78 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 526.78 and 248.43 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 526.78 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/526.78 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 526.78 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 130,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,865.32/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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