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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 526.04 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 526.04 and 177.27 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 526.04 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/526.04 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 526.04 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 93,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250.40/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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