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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 526.22 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 526.22 and 299.60 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 526.22 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/526.22 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 526.22 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 157,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,653.63/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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