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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 521.87 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 521.87 and 272.10 is: 406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 521.87 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/521.87 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 521.87 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 141,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,999.47/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.80

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