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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 524.03 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 524.03 and 261.15 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 524.03 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/524.03 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 524.03 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 136,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,849.13/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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