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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 524.53 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 524.53 and 294.67 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 524.53 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/524.53 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 524.53 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 154,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,562.62/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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