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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 525.17 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 525.17 and 320.27 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 525.17 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/525.17 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 525.17 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 168,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,196.34/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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