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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 481.24 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 481.24 and 296.96 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 481.24 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/481.24 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 481.24 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 142,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,905.14/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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