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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.12 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.12 and 337.14 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.12 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.12 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.12 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 177,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,038.96/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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