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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 522.72 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 522.72 and 267.58 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 522.72 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/522.72 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 522.72 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 139,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,868.11/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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