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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 525.35 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 525.35 and 295.84 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 525.35 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/525.35 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 525.35 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 155,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,420.94/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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