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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 522.50 and 263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 522.50 and 263.09 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 522.50 = 263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/522.50 = 263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 522.50 × 263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 137,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.60/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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