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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.57, 523.95 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.57, 523.95 and 281.17 is: 421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.57 : 523.95 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.57/523.95 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.57x = 523.95 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.57x = 147,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,319.02/349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.43

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