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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 526.31 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 526.31 and 247.87 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 526.31 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/526.31 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 526.31 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 130,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,456.46/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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