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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 522.49 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 522.49 and 267.14 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 522.49 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/522.49 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 522.49 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 139,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,577.98/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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