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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 524.33 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 524.33 and 298.35 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 524.33 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/524.33 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 524.33 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 156,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,432.36/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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