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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 525.93 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 525.93 and 242.76 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 525.93 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/525.93 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 525.93 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 127,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,672.14/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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