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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.60 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.60 and 302.08 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.60 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.60 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.60 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 158,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,773.25/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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