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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 525.98 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 525.98 and 289.50 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 525.98 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/525.98 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 525.98 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 152,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,271.21/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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