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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 524.88 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 524.88 and 268.52 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 524.88 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/524.88 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 524.88 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 140,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,938.15/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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