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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 525.60 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 525.60 and 331.76 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 525.60 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/525.60 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 525.60 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 174,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,373.06/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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