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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 524.16 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 524.16 and 291.14 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 524.16 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/524.16 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 524.16 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 152,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,603.94/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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