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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 524.72 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 524.72 and 281.79 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 524.72 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/524.72 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 524.72 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 147,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,861.55/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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