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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.18 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.18 and 304.36 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.18 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.18 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.18 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 159,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,843.78/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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