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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 523.32 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 523.32 and 297.68 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 523.32 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/523.32 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 523.32 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 155,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,779.28/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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