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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 525.96 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 525.96 and 307.50 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 525.96 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/525.96 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 525.96 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 161,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732.70/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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