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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.76 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.76 and 303.82 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.76 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.76 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.76 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 159,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,432.58/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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