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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.85, 527.09 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.85, 527.09 and 303.87 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.85 : 527.09 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.85/527.09 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.85x = 527.09 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.85x = 160,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166.84/350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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