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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.45 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.45 and 262.59 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.45 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.45 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.45 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 137,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,715.33/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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