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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 524.46 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 524.46 and 306.51 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 524.46 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/524.46 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 524.46 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 160,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,749.61/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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