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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 524.84 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 524.84 and 262.13 is: 393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 524.84 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/524.84 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 524.84 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 137,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,572.37/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.46

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