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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 523.02 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 523.02 and 204.50 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 523.02 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/523.02 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 523.02 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 106,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,957.59/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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