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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 524.45 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 524.45 and 205 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 524.45 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/524.45 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 524.45 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 107,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,512.25/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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