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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.76 and 299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.76 and 299.17 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.76 = 299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.76 = 299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.76 × 299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 157,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,290.68/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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