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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.30 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.30 and 299.10 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.30 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.30 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.30 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 157,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,117.23/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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