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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 525.20 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 525.20 and 299.28 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 525.20 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/525.20 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 525.20 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 157,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,181.86/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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