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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 526.40 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 526.40 and 243.64 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 526.40 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/526.40 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 526.40 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 128,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,252.10/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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