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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 519.99 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 519.99 and 305.56 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 519.99 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/519.99 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 519.99 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 158,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888.14/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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