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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 526.48 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 526.48 and 247.85 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 526.48 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/526.48 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 526.48 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 130,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,488.07/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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