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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 525.78 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 525.78 and 298.80 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 525.78 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/525.78 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 525.78 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 157,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,103.06/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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