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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 525.55 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 525.55 and 294.78 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 525.55 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/525.55 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 525.55 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 154,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,922.00/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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