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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 523.14 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 523.14 and 277.08 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 523.14 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/523.14 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 523.14 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 144,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,951.63/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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