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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.45, 524.04 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.45, 524.04 and 262.92 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.45 : 524.04 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.45/524.04 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.45x = 524.04 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.45x = 137,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,780.60/349.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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