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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 520.74 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 520.74 and 306.06 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 520.74 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/520.74 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 520.74 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 159,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,377.68/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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