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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.94 and 288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.94 and 288.82 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.94 = 288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.94 = 288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.94 × 288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 151,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613.17/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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