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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.87, 525.26 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.87, 525.26 and 268.77 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.87 : 525.26 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.87/525.26 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.87x = 525.26 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.87x = 141,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,170.16/349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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