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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.90 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.90 and 299.85 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.90 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.90 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.90 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 157,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,691.12/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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