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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 524.12 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 524.12 and 262.24 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 524.12 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/524.12 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 524.12 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 137,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,444.08/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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