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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 524.21 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 524.21 and 300.34 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 524.21 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/524.21 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 524.21 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 157,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,441.23/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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