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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 522.96 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 522.96 and 276.48 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 522.96 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/522.96 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 522.96 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 144,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,587.98/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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