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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 524.38 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 524.38 and 247.98 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 524.38 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/524.38 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 524.38 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 130,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,035.75/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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