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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 524.62 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 524.62 and 212.76 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 524.62 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/524.62 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 524.62 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 111,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,617.22/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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