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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 523.94 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 523.94 and 206.01 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 523.94 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/523.94 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 523.94 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 107,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.85/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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