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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 526.30 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 526.30 and 248.59 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 526.30 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/526.30 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 526.30 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 130,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,832.92/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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