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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 526.25 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 526.25 and 304.36 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 526.25 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/526.25 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 526.25 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 160,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,168.90/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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