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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 524.08 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 524.08 and 257.68 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 524.08 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/524.08 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 524.08 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 135,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.93/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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