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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.70 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.70 and 304.44 is: 456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.70 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.70 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.70 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 159,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,739.67/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.19

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