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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 526.57 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 526.57 and 302.27 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 526.57 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/526.57 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 526.57 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 159,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,162.93/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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