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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 523.63 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 523.63 and 277 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 523.63 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/523.63 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 523.63 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 145,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,045.51/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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