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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.01 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.01 and 284.88 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.01 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.01 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.01 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 149,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,279.97/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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