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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.82 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.82 and 300.14 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.82 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.82 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.82 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 157,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,516.85/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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