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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 523.95 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 523.95 and 303.94 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 523.95 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/523.95 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 523.95 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 159,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,249.36/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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