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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 522.78 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 522.78 and 291.06 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 522.78 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/522.78 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 522.78 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 152,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,160.35/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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