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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.33 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.33 and 235.02 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.33 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.33 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.33 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 123,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,463.06/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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