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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 526.10 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 526.10 and 268.31 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 526.10 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/526.10 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 526.10 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 141,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,157.86/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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