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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 523.74 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 523.74 and 294.40 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 523.74 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/523.74 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 523.74 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 154,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189.06/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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