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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 526.16 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 526.16 and 248.04 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 526.16 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/526.16 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 526.16 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 130,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,508.73/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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