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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.48 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.48 and 268.80 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.48 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.48 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.48 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 140,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,980.22/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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