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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 525.04 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 525.04 and 276.32 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 525.04 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/525.04 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 525.04 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 145,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,079.05/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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