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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 525.73 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 525.73 and 247.92 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 525.73 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/525.73 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 525.73 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 130,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339.60/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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