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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.37, 523.09 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.37, 523.09 and 267.83 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.37 : 523.09 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.37/523.09 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.37x = 523.09 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.37x = 140,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,099.19/349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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