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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.46 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.46 and 306.50 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.46 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.46 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.46 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 160,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,745.68/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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