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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 528.18 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 528.18 and 243.78 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 528.18 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/528.18 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 528.18 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 128,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,759.72/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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