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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 527.17 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 527.17 and 326.40 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 527.17 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/527.17 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 527.17 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 172,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,068.29/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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