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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 524.22 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 524.22 and 268.58 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 524.22 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/524.22 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 524.22 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 140,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,795.01/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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