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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.32 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.32 and 298.40 is: 447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.32 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.32 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.32 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 156,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,457.09/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.12

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