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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.53, 525.45 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.53, 525.45 and 301.61 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.53 : 525.45 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.53/525.45 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.53x = 525.45 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.53x = 158,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480.97/350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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