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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 523.14 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 523.14 and 272.12 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 523.14 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/523.14 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 523.14 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 142,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,356.86/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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