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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 525.04 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 525.04 and 281.60 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 525.04 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/525.04 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 525.04 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 147,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,851.26/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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