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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 523.62 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 523.62 and 292.40 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 523.62 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/523.62 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 523.62 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 153,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,106.49/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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