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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 523.89 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 523.89 and 297.55 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 523.89 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/523.89 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 523.89 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 155,883.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,883.47/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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