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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 526.35 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 526.35 and 332.26 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 526.35 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/526.35 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 526.35 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 174,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,885.05/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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