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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 525.42 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 525.42 and 278.51 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 525.42 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/525.42 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 525.42 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 146,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,332.10/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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