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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.62 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.62 and 272.50 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.62 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.62 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.62 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 142,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,958.95/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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