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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.49 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.49 and 187.45 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.49 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.49 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.49 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 98,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,315.65/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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