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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 525.60 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 525.60 and 324.18 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 525.60 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/525.60 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 525.60 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 170,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,389.01/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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