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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 526.54 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 526.54 and 247.24 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 526.54 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/526.54 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 526.54 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 130,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,181.75/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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