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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 524.40 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 524.40 and 264.36 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 524.40 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/524.40 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 524.40 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 138,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,630.38/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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