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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.45 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.45 and 243.50 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.45 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.45 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.45 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 128,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434.08/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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