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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 524.42 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 524.42 and 302.12 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 524.42 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/524.42 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 524.42 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 158,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,437.77/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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