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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.44 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.44 and 187.28 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.44 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.44 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.44 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 98,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,217.12/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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