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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 524.15 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 524.15 and 299.36 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 524.15 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/524.15 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 524.15 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 156,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,912.16/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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