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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 526.30 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 526.30 and 263.45 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 526.30 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/526.30 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 526.30 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 138,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,654.39/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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