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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 523.87 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 523.87 and 295.79 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 523.87 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/523.87 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 523.87 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 154,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,952.15/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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