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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 525.87 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 525.87 and 350.08 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 525.87 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/525.87 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 525.87 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 184,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,095.25/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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