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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 524.74 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 524.74 and 268.64 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 524.74 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/524.74 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 524.74 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 140,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,966.15/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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