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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 522 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 522 and 298.32 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 522 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/522 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 522 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 155,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,723.04/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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