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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 524.70 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 524.70 and 296.52 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 524.70 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/524.70 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 524.70 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 155,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584.04/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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