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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 526.87 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 526.87 and 242.77 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 526.87 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/526.87 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 526.87 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 127,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,908.23/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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