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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 524.07 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 524.07 and 272.16 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 524.07 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/524.07 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 524.07 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 142,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,630.89/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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