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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 526.77 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 526.77 and 338.63 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 526.77 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/526.77 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 526.77 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 178,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,377.49/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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