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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 525.33 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 525.33 and 277.08 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 525.33 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/525.33 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 525.33 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 145,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,558.44/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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