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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 525.98 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 525.98 and 247.81 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 525.98 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/525.98 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 525.98 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 130,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,341.86/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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