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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.11, 524.48 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.11, 524.48 and 268.55 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.11 : 524.48 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.11/524.48 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.11x = 524.48 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.11x = 140,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,851.57/350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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