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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 526.50 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 526.50 and 242.73 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 526.50 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/526.50 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 526.50 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 127,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,797.35/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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