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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 522.38 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 522.38 and 261.64 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 522.38 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/522.38 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 522.38 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 136,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,675.50/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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