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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 523.46 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 523.46 and 299.84 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 523.46 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/523.46 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 523.46 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 156,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,954.25/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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