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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 523.84 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 523.84 and 291.48 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 523.84 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/523.84 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 523.84 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 152,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,688.88/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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