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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.20 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.20 and 268.37 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.20 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.20 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.20 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 140,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,679.23/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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