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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.45 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.45 and 299.61 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.45 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.45 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.45 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 156,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,531.24/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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