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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 524.55 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 524.55 and 281.37 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 524.55 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/524.55 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 524.55 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 147,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,592.63/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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