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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 524.36 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 524.36 and 277.21 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 524.36 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/524.36 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 524.36 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 145,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,357.84/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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