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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 524.07 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 524.07 and 301.32 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 524.07 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/524.07 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 524.07 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 157,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,912.77/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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