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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 525.71 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 525.71 and 278.38 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 525.71 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/525.71 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 525.71 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 146,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,343.13/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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