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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 523.77 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 523.77 and 204.82 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 523.77 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/523.77 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 523.77 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 107,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,278.57/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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