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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 523.02 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 523.02 and 291.17 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 523.02 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/523.02 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 523.02 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 152,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,287.73/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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