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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 523.98 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 523.98 and 187.24 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 523.98 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/523.98 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 523.98 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 98,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,110.02/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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