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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 524.00 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 524.00 and 268.11 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 524.00 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/524.00 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 524.00 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 140,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490.31/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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