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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 524.04 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 524.04 and 195.37 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 524.04 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/524.04 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 524.04 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 102,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,381.69/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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