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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 524.96 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 524.96 and 272.91 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 524.96 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/524.96 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 524.96 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 143,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,270.00/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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