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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 526.53 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 526.53 and 243.57 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 526.53 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/526.53 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 526.53 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 128,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,246.91/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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