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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 525.38 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 525.38 and 266.99 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 525.38 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/525.38 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 525.38 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 140,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,271.21/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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