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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 523.91 and 212.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 523.91 and 212.61 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 523.91 = 212.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/523.91 = 212.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 523.91 × 212.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 111,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,387.44/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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