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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 524.71 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 524.71 and 300.81 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 524.71 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/524.71 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 524.71 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 157,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,838.02/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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