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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 481.84 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 481.84 and 299.44 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 481.84 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/481.84 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 481.84 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 144,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,279.31/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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