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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 525.36 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 525.36 and 247.72 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 525.36 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/525.36 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 525.36 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 130,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,142.18/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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