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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 526.20 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 526.20 and 332.80 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 526.20 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/526.20 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 526.20 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 175,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,119.36/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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