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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 523.78 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 523.78 and 257.96 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 523.78 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/523.78 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 523.78 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 135,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,114.29/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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