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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 523.20 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 523.20 and 338.16 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 523.20 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/523.20 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 523.20 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 176,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,925.31/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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