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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.58 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.58 and 272.47 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.58 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.58 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.58 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 142,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,929.69/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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