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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 523.62 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 523.62 and 272.28 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 523.62 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/523.62 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 523.62 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 142,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,571.25/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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