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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.50 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.50 and 267.96 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.50 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.50 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.50 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 140,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,545.02/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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