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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 523.10 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 523.10 and 267.04 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 523.10 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/523.10 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 523.10 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 139,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,688.62/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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