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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 524.07 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 524.07 and 187.02 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 524.07 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/524.07 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 524.07 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 98,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,011.57/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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