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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 525 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 525 and 277.32 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 525 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/525 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 525 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 145,593
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,593/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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