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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 525.45 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 525.45 and 338.78 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 525.45 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/525.45 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 525.45 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 178,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,009.32/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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