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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.82 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.82 and 297.89 is: 447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.82 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.82 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.82 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 156,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042.79/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.21

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