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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.55 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.55 and 243.33 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.55 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.55 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.55 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 128,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,368.74/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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