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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 524.34 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 524.34 and 298.13 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 524.34 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/524.34 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 524.34 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 156,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,318.86/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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