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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 523.46 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 523.46 and 262.86 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 523.46 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/523.46 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 523.46 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 137,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,595.38/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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