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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 524.94 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 524.94 and 306.78 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 524.94 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/524.94 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 524.94 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 161,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,041.09/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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