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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.59, 526.08 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.59, 526.08 and 295.49 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.59 : 526.08 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.59/526.08 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.59x = 526.08 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.59x = 155,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447.27/350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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