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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 523.68 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 523.68 and 277.92 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 523.68 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/523.68 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 523.68 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 145,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541.15/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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