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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 523.68 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 523.68 and 276.94 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 523.68 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/523.68 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 523.68 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 145,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,027.94/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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