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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 527.18 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 527.18 and 243.50 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 527.18 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/527.18 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 527.18 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 128,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,364.48/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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