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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 527.23 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 527.23 and 265 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 527.23 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/527.23 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 527.23 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 139,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,715.95/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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