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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 523.86 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 523.86 and 294.90 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 523.86 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/523.86 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 523.86 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 154,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,486.31/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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