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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 526.51 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 526.51 and 299.67 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 526.51 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/526.51 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 526.51 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 157,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,778.31/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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