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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 526.34 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 526.34 and 263.52 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 526.34 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/526.34 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 526.34 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 138,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,701.12/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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