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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 482.91 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 482.91 and 297.74 is: 410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 482.91 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/482.91 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 482.91 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 143,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,781.62/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.82

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