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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 524.16 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 524.16 and 298.56 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 524.16 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/524.16 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 524.16 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 156,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493.21/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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