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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 518.94 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 518.94 and 298.89 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 518.94 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/518.94 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 518.94 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 155,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,105.98/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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