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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.15, 522.73 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.15, 522.73 and 266.79 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.15 : 522.73 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.15/522.73 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.15x = 522.73 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.15x = 139,457.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,457.51/349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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