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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 524.94 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 524.94 and 262.84 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 524.94 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/524.94 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 524.94 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 137,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,975.23/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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