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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 522.56 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 522.56 and 280.19 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 522.56 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/522.56 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 522.56 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 146,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,418.09/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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