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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 524.38 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 524.38 and 299.24 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 524.38 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/524.38 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 524.38 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 156,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,915.47/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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