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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 522.93 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 522.93 and 305.72 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 522.93 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/522.93 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 522.93 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 159,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,870.16/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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