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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.16 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.16 and 247.57 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.16 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.16 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.16 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 130,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,012.86/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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