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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.42, 524.48 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.42, 524.48 and 273.20 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.42 : 524.48 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.42/524.48 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.42x = 524.48 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.42x = 143,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,287.94/349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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