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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 525.41 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 525.41 and 297.75 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 525.41 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/525.41 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 525.41 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 156,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,441.79/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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