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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.61 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.61 and 205.38 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.61 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.61 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.61 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 107,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.40/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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