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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 522.68 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 522.68 and 267.26 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 522.68 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/522.68 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 522.68 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 139,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,691.46/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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