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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 524.94 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 524.94 and 264.35 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 524.94 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/524.94 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 524.94 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 138,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,767.89/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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