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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 523.77 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 523.77 and 291.67 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 523.77 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/523.77 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 523.77 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 152,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,768.00/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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