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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 523.32 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 523.32 and 291.64 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 523.32 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/523.32 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 523.32 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 152,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,621.04/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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