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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.96 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.96 and 322.68 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.96 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.96 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.96 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 169,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,716.77/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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