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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 525.30 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 525.30 and 285.76 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 525.30 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/525.30 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 525.30 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 150,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,109.73/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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