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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 525.16 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 525.16 and 302.48 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 525.16 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/525.16 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 525.16 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 158,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,850.40/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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