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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 523.56 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 523.56 and 187.04 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 523.56 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/523.56 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 523.56 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 97,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,926.66/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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